A Home That Heals (Dee Sarton and Brianne Gray)

Our kids and our culture need Christmas now more than ever. Today on A Home That Heals Podcast, we’re talking about the necessity of Christmas traditions to build a sense of stability at a time when our culture feels so unstable. We believe in bucking the culture of uncertainty with the never-changing truths of Christmas and its central figure–Jesus. From our homes to yours, let’s make Christmas more than memorable. Let's make Christmas life-changing!

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Related Episodes:

Episode 150: Reflections That Make Us Rejoice This Christmas

Episode 151: The Wonder of Christmas

Episode 152: Christmas Is Complicated

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In this episode, Dee Sarton and Brie discuss the reality of homeschooling your children and how it's hitting differently in 2023. It may not be what you think. In fact, it may be a better option for you and your family!

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In this little promo Dee and Brie introduce you the new set, that they're still setting up, as well as what is to come in season three. Please join us on Monday, Oct. 30th when the first episode of our next sesaon goes live, and in video too.

Dee and Brie share how critical it is to have a home that heals at this moment in time. While we are living in challenging times, Satan's tactics are the same as they've always been. Let's wake up to these tactics and prepare ourselves and our kids.

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In the season 3 finale, Dee and Brie talk about how their lives have changed now that they live together in a multi-generational home. Living together on the same farm and house, has its ups and downs, but do the benefits out weigh the down sides? Watch and find out.

Show Notes:

How we've saved 500K with multi-generational Living: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=DhHQHFKt9nw

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In this episode Dee and Brie discuss how in 2024 there is a lot happening and some of it can be a source of fear for our families; And how to not bring this fear into our homes as we raise our children.

They share some tips and ideas on how to inform children on some topics as well as provide some tools you can use in talking with children about current events.

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Answers In Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/

World Watch News: https://worldwatch.news/

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Dee and Brie discuss what it means to understand worldviews from a Christian position. Also how to not take for granted worldviews as parents and helping our children understand them.

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In this episode Dee and Brie discuss Social Media and the influence it has on our children.

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Dee and Brie look into the issue of raising counter cultural kids and having them understand that they will have enemies, because of their belief in Christ.

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Dee and Brie, take a look at why having a Biblical World View is considered Counter Cultural in today's society. Using the book "Raising Spiritual Champions" written by Dr. George Barna, Dee shares some shocking statistics of parents who identify as christian and how they are raising their children.

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Barna Research: https://www.barna.com/

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Whether you homeschool or send your children to school, our children are being influenced everywhere and by everything. Some good and some bad. But how can you take control of who or what their main influencer is. In this episode Dee and Brie discuss some solutions on ways you can take control and become your child's number one influencer.

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The Culture War is breaching our homes and in this episode, we continue our conversation with Kristen Jenson of Defending Young Minds. Today we discuss the effects of Pornography and how to arm our children and be ready for the dangers.

Our guest, Kristen Jenson of Defending Young Minds, is the strongest voice that we could find in this fight against Pornography's influence on our children and in our homes. She is an expert on this issue, but she is all about raising resilient, empowered screen-smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography. She is the author of the number one best-selling book 'Good Pictures, Bad Pictures.'

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Defending Young Minds: ⁠https://www.defendyoungminds.com

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In this episode, Brie shares a true story of a woman who inadvertently saved a strangers life with just a simple smile. Dee and Brie discuss what it means to be willing for God to use you no matter where you are. Dee shares a personal challenge she has set before herself...but failed at it before she even began.

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In the first episode of our third season, we tackle a very difficult subject that is impacting our children and families in a horrible way: pornography. It is reaching into homes in ways that you would never expect. As a matter of fact, Common Sense Media recently found that 73% of American teens have consumed pornography and on average, their exposure to pornography began when they were just 12 years old. In some cases, much younger.

Our guest, Kristen Jenson of Defending Young Minds, is the strongest voice that we could find in this fight against Pornography's influence. She is an expert on this issue, but she is all about raising resilient, empowered screen-smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography. She is the author of the number one best-selling book 'Good Pictures, Bad Pictures.'

Subscribe today and don't miss an episode of 'The Home That Heals' Podcast with hosts Dee Sarton and Brea.

Episode Links:

Defending Young Minds: ⁠https://www.defendyoungminds.com

Common Sense Media: ⁠https://www.commonsensemedia.org/press-releases/new-report-reveals-truths-about-how-teens-engage-with-pornography

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Welcome to A Home That Heals. We used to feel very alone in our struggles as a family, but we've come to realize that a lot of us have extreme challenges with no easy answers. They keep us up at night wondering, "Where can I go for help? And does anyone understand?" We want to raise our hands and say, "we do!" Today we'll tell you what life was like before we knew we needed a home that heals, and give you a glimpse at the new road we're now traveling.

Have you ever had an aha moment that caused you to make a major shift in your life? For Brie, that moment came when she realized she was putting all her trust in others for the health of her children, and squelching her hard questions because she didn’t want to offend the “professionals”. But all that’s changed, find out how on today’s episode of A Home That Heals.

Is your family dealing with the challenges of ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, sensory processing disorder, PTSD, etc? Are you exhausted and frustrated, caught in a cycle of doctor and therapy appointments ?. We know what that’s like. We realized we needed more, and it had to start at home. Some think we’re crazy, but judge for yourself as we share how we’re building a home that heals on today’s episode.

A habit we started almost by accident has brought so much healing to our home, we can’t wait to share it with you. It’s kind of old fashioned, yet it helps you connect on things that really matter today. It doesn’t take a lot of preparation, it’s free (or very cheap), and when done right (or even kinda right) your kids will love it. Find out how it’s helping us create a home that heals on today’s episode.

If you listened to episode 4 about how reading has radically calmed the chaos of bedtime in our home, then you know this powerful habit started by accident for us. Meet the person responsible for that accident on today’s episode. He’s the author of a book with so many cliff hangers, our kids were begging for more at the end of each chapter. Arnold Ytreeide is our guest today on A Home That Heals.

Using your God given talents can sometimes bring healing in a way you could have never planned or even dreamed of. That’s the back story of a book that has definitely brought healing to our home, but it also had a powerful impact on its very first readers - two children that would one day be adopted by its author. Hear more about that and the healing power of reading aloud in todays episode of A Home That Heals.

Do you have any irrational fears that send you into a panic? Fear of spiders, fear of flying...you know the type. But what about rational fears? There are plenty of those to go around, but we don't have to let them rule in our homes. God is bigger than our fears including COVID and our childrens' futures. In this episode of A Home That Heals we'll tell you about the only antidote we know that can send your fears packing.

As mentioned in this episode:
Crosswalk.com article by Cortni Marrazzo "Is Fear About the Pandemic A Sin?"
You can find more of her writing and contact her at www.Cortni.Marrazzo.com

There’s a lot of fear in the air and it’s something we’re tackling here on A Home That Heals because we know fear can take away the healing in our homes. In this episode let’s talk about how important it is to understand where our fears are coming from so we can address the root cause and rest in God’s immeasurable peace. Dee and Brie both share some of their fears and how sometimes our reactions to our fears can effect how we love and respond to those in our lives.
"Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord." Lamentations 3:40

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Today we share an Ah-Ha moment, something that hit us like a brick and shifted the way we think about parenting our children and loving on the children in our lives. It all has to do with this topic we have been focusing on - fear and how it affects our ability to have a Home That Heals. This Ah-Ha moment encouraged us and we know it will encourage you too!

Show Notes:
Karyn Pervis, The IDEAL Response for Parents -
https://youtu.be/761xx61-q1c

Karyn Pervis books:
The Connected Parent - https://amzn.to/3SKQKiZ
The Connected Child - https://amzn.to/3QKu8xb

TBRI -
https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/#sthash.Eo3Bof5Y.dpbs

Adverse Childhood Experiences -
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/overview/framework/aces/

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There’s something about traditions. It’s a simple yet profound way to help our homes heal. Beyond Christmas we are talking about traditions and positive childhood experiences that will create healthy, stable, loving homes.

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Show Notes:
Traits of a Healthy Family by Dolores Curran - https://amzn.to/3AmYsbG

Journal of Family Psychology - https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/fam-164381.pdf

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Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Written sometime between the tenth and sixth centuries B.C. Relevant 3,000 years ago, but just as relevant today! Today on the podcast, we talk about FREE therapy - Laughter and how we can add its healing benefits to our home.

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Happiness by Randy Alcorn - https://amzn.to/3bYE9bh
60 Days of Happiness by Randy Alcorn - https://amzn.to/3bYU0GT
Traits of a Healthy Family by Doloros Curran - https://amzn.to/3AmYsbG

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Our kids crave undivided attention. Unfortunately so does our phone. In fact, the cell phone is designed to demand our attention, and does not take no for an answer. Today on A Home That Heals, the addiction that is threatening true connection with those we love and care for the most and what to do about it.

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What is the most important furniture piece in your home? Your cozy bed, a peaceful reading chair in the corner, how about the closet…with a lock for some quiet when the home seems to be in chaos? Does the dinner table conjure up warm fuzzy feelings or do you feel anxiety rise as you just think about it? Today on A Home that Heals we are looking at the dinner table with a new light. Join as as we talk about how the family dinner table could be another free lifestyle therapy in your home and how it is more important than ever!

Show Notes:

Dinner Table Books - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/post/dinner-table-books

Eat, Laugh, Talk - https://amzn.to/3zWY8zc

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Disclaimer, this is not a mom-guilt episode! We not about that here at A Home That Heals. We have a problem and we know there’s gotta be a better way! This is about the journey we are on toward understanding how food affects us, how powerful food can be in our healing journey, how God designed our bodies and how he has blessed us with all we need to be nourished and sustained. In this episode you'll be able to tell we don’t have it all together, but join us as we go on this journey together!

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Welcome, this is A Home That Heals - If you’ve ever been stunned by the power struggles that can erupt over a peanut butter sandwich, you’re in the right place. Welcome to a home that heals with Brie and Dee, a mother, daughter team believing there’s gotta be a better way. Today’s Topic - Why is food such a battle ground in so many of our homes and how can we heal the wounds this battle inflicts? We introduce you to an age old idea that we often overlook, taste training. What is Taste Training? Taste training is about encouraging kids to eat healthy by trying something new and giving them the opportunity to experience it. The key to this process is not to force the child to eat something they don’t want to. Instead, you should provide them with a variety of foods and flavors, and encourage them to try each one. If a child has a bad experience with a particular food, they won’t want to try it again. So, it’s important to keep an open mind and have fun while taste training.



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Mom’s, have you had a moment like this? The kids are screaming, running, wrestling, laughing. They’re having the best time, but the chaos has me pulling my hair out. I yell, “Get Outside!" On today's episode we take a playbook from Genesis and our ancestors - how getting kicking your kids outdoors isn't punishment, but might be just what your kids and YOU need. We are a mother-daughter team and we’re all about homegrown, free therapy for families looking for great solutions to the challenges so many kids and families face.

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Show Notes:
Genesis 1:4-5 & Genesis 1:15
Heavy Work Activities: https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/25-heavy-work-activities-home.html
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/12-heavy-work-activities-school.html
Outdoor Activities : www.outwardbound.org

Can you relate to the oh-so-popular phrase many kids use, "I'm bored"? Well, we hear that a lot from our kiddo's. How do you avoid feeling guilty? Do you ever feel like you’re being a bad mom …because your kids are bored? There’s good news - YOU don’t need to feel guilty and you don’t need to fix it. We are a mother-daughter team and we’re all about homegrown, free therapy for families looking for great solutions to the challenges so many kids and families face.

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Dream Small by Josh Wilson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4ze5p1j2c

Remember 2019 when the world came to a stop. Stores closed, activities got cancelled, therapy appointments ceased, our busy lives came to a halt. If we leave politics out of it, and the initial panic, many conversations with fellow moms revealed that it was a relief to slow way down. We started A Home That Heals to encourage families that the home is the first and best place for healing to occur by God's design. Whether you are about to pull your hair out because you are running from therapy appointment to doctor appointment or basketball practice to volleyball games and piano practice. We want to encourage you that it is valuable, no necessary, to spend time well wasted.

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What if parenting can become more about a child's heart than their behavior? It's a questions worth asking and so we are today on A Home That Heals. We dive into some great resources from an author we recently discovered, Kathy Koch.

Show Notes:
Celebrate Kids: celebratekids.com
Kathy Koch Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelebrateKidsInc
8 Great Smarts by Kathy Koch - https://amzn.to/3JWp7PU
Start With The Heart by Kathy Koch - https://amzn.to/3pkbvEB

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom: https://amzn.to/3zV7taM

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When we have kids with different interests, different ages, different temperaments. How on earth do we ever get everyone on the same page for anything? Anyone else have that question? Problem? Anyone else have a little chaos going on that could use some order? Some focus? Today you’re going to get another no-money -out-of -your -pocket idea that is as old as the Bible itself, and definitely worth a try.

Joshua 24:15 “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

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Grandma Camp! Have you heard this fun idea buzzing around the internet? Well, Dee loved the idea when she set out to plan her first annual Grandma Camp and after a few under her belt, she loves it even more. Join us today as we talk about great Grandma Camp ideas and the most important rule of all….don’t over complicate it! Whether you are a Grandma, Aunt or a dear friend this is a beautiful and loving way to pour into the kiddo’s lives that God has placed before you as well as the mom’s who might just need a breather.

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Do you need a vacation, or maybe even therapy, after taking their kids on a vacation. Is it too good to be true for a vacation to actually be therapy in and of itself? We recently took a vacation that ended up being very therapeutic and we share what we learned from this amazing experience!

Show Notes:
The Ark Encounter - arkencounter.com
Blog Post: https://www.ahomethatheals.com/post/top-reasons-to-put-the-ark-encounter-on-your-family-s-dream-vacation-list

Welcome to A Home That Heals! We a mother daughter team discovering that lifestyle therapy, or homestyle therapy, like homestyle cookin’, also has a recipe. There are some secret ingredients that bonafide therapists use, but even they know they only work if you do them on a regular basis at home in your own time and your own way. Today, we share practical how to’s and one way to make sure your homestyle therapy isn’t a flop.

Show Notes:
Episode 113 : The Dinner Table
Episode 116: Go Outside

Eat, Laugh Talk Book - https://amzn.to/3bRlf6h

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We are a mother-daughter team and we’re all about homegrown, free therapy for families looking for great solutions to the challenges so many kids and families face. Today we take a look at a big win in our home - it’s a drug free approach to emotional and behavioral challenges that just might be the answer you’ve been looking for too.

Movements That Heal by Dr. Bloomberg - https://amzn.to/3QJgwlJ

What Are Rhythmic Movements? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk0pPyEEthM

Rhythmic Movement Examples : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIkxDP5ttRY

Fun Rhythmic Movement Videos for Kids : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3JE1zO8cHfWa_K9i_d-rw/videos

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Welcome to A Home That Heals! We are a mother-daughter team all about homegrown therapy to combat the challenges that so many families are facing. Today we are celebrating the Father’s in our lives and reminding ourselves of the important role they play in our children’s lives.

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Welcome to A Home That Heals. We are a mother daughter team all about homegrown free therapy to combat the challenges that so many families are facing. Brie is sharing a once in a lifetime experience she recently had at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. Talk about living a lifestyle that lends itself to healing, it’s evident the team at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is doing just that!

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch - crystalpeaksyouthranch.org
Kim Meeder - crystalpeaksyouthranch.org/kim-meeder/
Kim Meeder's Story - https://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org/kim-meeder/media/

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How do we be the “hostess-with-the-mostess” when our lives are messy and not perfect? Is there value in the art of hospitality even if it doesn’t come naturally to us? Can our kids benefit from hospitality in a therapeutic way? We dive into all of these questions today on A Home That Heals.

1 Peter 4:9-10 - Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson - https://amzn.to/3Aofvdw

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It’s Springtime out at Barefoot Bluff, so from Alpaca breeding to cows in the pasture we are sharing how we tackle the subject of the birds and the bees with our kids on our little therapy farm and how you can too! We don’t have to be on the defense when it comes to this subject. God has given us great opportunities all around to be the first and best place our kiddo’s learn about His creation and the beauty of procreation!

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Dee finally was able to curb her frustration on the road with those driving 15mph in a 45mph zone and we are taking that same concept to teach a profound lesson to our kids. What’s one thing we can teach our kids that could help our children heal from deep and complicated issues they might face in the world today? At A Home That Heals we are taking full advantage of relationships whether it’s with siblings or friends to help our children fully understand how God has made each person in His image.

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Today we're sharing a huge win in hopes it will encourage you that Mom, Dad, you may not have a degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy, pediatric psychotherapy, just to list a few - BUT you do have a degree in your child. Don't be afraid to use it and to trust that God has given your child to you for a reason. You are fully equipped with God's infinite wisdom, to help your kiddo no matter the challenge.

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First Things First Even When You’ve Got A Hay Problem

Do things ever not work out like you thought? What does it mean to go to God first in our lives as we pray to make a Home That Heals? Whether we are dealing with disappointments, worries, challenges or an exciting new adventure we say we should, “Go to God first”. What does that really mean though? How do we remember to go to Him first? That’s what we are talking about today because we see the profound value in this as we create Homes That Heal.

1 Timothy 2: 1-7
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

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Story paints a picture in our minds and helps us grasp a concept much better. Today we are sharing how we use our kids natural nosy inclinations to teach life lessons and help create A Home That Heals.

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The first line of just about every Grandma Camp article or book out there says something like this - The key to a successful Grandma Camp is contained in one simple word, PLANNING! I would agree, BUT then are there years like this year. On today's episode find out if Grandma Camp 2022 was a hit or a flop. We share the best things we learned this year.

Grandma Camp verse: Psalm 63:3-4 “Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. So I will bless you while I live; I will lift up my hands in your name.”

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Deciding whether to have spaghetti for the hundredth time or chicken nuggets for the thousandth can feel like a difficult decision, but today we are going a bit deeper and talking about those crossroads that none of enjoy dealing with. We share 3 tips for making hard decisions, easier!

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Welcome to A Home That Heals! I’m Dee, along with my daughter Brie, and we’re a team. We work together in search of those profound, God given gifts that help our families heal. We’ve got some pretty big challenges and maybe you do too, but you know what…we believe with God - there’s gotta be a way and we’re in this together. 
Today we talk about a little tool we’ve used to stop the arguments and enjoy saying yes to our kids more often! 

Are you tired of arguing over every little thing with your kids? I’m talking from experience here.  We’ve argued over every imaginable thing and needed a solution to this problem in our homes. We are going to take the next three episodes to share three simple, but profound techniques we’ve inserted into our rhythm of life that has greatly decreased the arguing and God has used to really begin healing relationships between us and our kids.

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Welcome to A Home That Heals! We work together in search of those profound, God given gifts that help our families heal. We’ve got some pretty big challenges and maybe you do too, but we believe with God - there’s gotta be a way!
Today we have more tips, tried and true, that can help cut down drastically on arguing in your home. This isn't revolutionary, but it did revolutionize our home.

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We've found ourselves on shaky ground and maybe you have too. It feels like you're stumbling along and no matter how many good habits, great books, new therapies you try there is still this feeling like you're failing. Proverbs 24:3-4 says, "Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches." Today, on A Home That Heals, we look at the #1 guide to building a home that heals, a home that is filled with the treasures God's word promises when we follow the path it lies before us - it's essential reading for true transformation in our families.

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When we believe this lie, we open a door for discouragement, frustration, and anger. Yet, this age old lie is one we kept believing and frankly said often, until we realized there was no truth grounded in it! Join us today as we make a case why it is NOT true that you’re taking three steps forward and two steps back. Progress is always being made toward a home that heals, whether you see it or not.

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How we can be intentional about the messages our kids receive? We are raising kids in a culture when often the messages to them every day through books, tv shows, music or movies is opposite of the values and the message we really want them to hear. Here's a tip we use in our homes to create a more peaceful space and also to combat the chaos and confusion outside.

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Many stories depict parents as incapable, siblings as an obnoxious person to tolerate and life as unfair. That’s not the message we want to send our kids. We want them to hear stories of bravery in the face of adversity, peace in the midst of chaos, parents as the strong support God has placed in children’s lives, and siblings as a blessing. We love the power of story and have seen how it can create a healing home for our families. Our encouragement to you is to use the power of story to help make your family a team rather than another battleground.

“Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.”
― Dr. Howard Gardner

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Something we read recently hit us like a 2x4 …. It was a “news” story -here’s the headline Parents Spend Nearly 40 Hours a Week Worrying About Their Children. Wow! That's a full time job, but probably pretty accurate considering Dee was a news anchor for 40 years and read plenty of stories that planted seeds of worry. Is there a better way we can spend those 40 hours a week? How do we do that in the age we live in right now? Those are just a few of the questions we grapple with on today's podcast. Join us as we seek a better answer to provide a home filled with more joy and less worry.

Show Notes:
Praying The Scriptures For Your Children by Jodie Berndt - https://amzn.to/3ydptgf
Psalm 121
Phillipians 4:6-8

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What forms our child’s identity? How do we help walk alongside them and teach them who they truly are rather than allowing the definition of who they are be tied to a diagnosis, acronym or how others see them. Another important question is where we find our identity and how are we modeling for our children who and what defines us.

None of us want to put a label on our kids, but when they have special needs, we want people to understand them. Especially people in caregiving roles, like their coach or Sunday school teacher. We're talking about that fine line today on A Home That Heals.

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A Home That Heals friend Adelle sent us a question that both encouraged and challenged us! She asks how to prepare our kids for the difficult encounters they face when their well meaning, but sometimes blunt communication, leads to rejection. We tackle her dilemma and search for insight from the Bible in today’s A Home That Heals podcast.

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This episode will make you want to grab a good book and gather your family around the fire to laugh, cry and grow closer together. We share a few gift ideas for the book lovers in your life and also a great book to pick up if you just aren't quite sold on the power of reading.

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Today, we shiver at the thought of what the next few months have in store, in more ways than one, but we know there is a sure fire way to up our happy hormones to get us through. It's simple, but requires a challenge to complete!

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What if Jesus was our event planner for the Holidays? Would he cram in as much as possible and require post-worthy photos of crafts, baked goods, parties and presents? As much as we love this season it is also a breeding ground for stress, anxiety and total chaos. Today we are sharing two concepts that have helped us not only survive this season, but allowed us to relish in the true Spirit of Christmas as we watch our kids have the time of their lives - chaos free!

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We know you’ve had some wins over the past year too! By pondering on those and sharing them with others we can rejoice in what God has done as a community! So, please share with us the wins in your home, so we can uplift and encourage one another. You can share on Facebook or Instagram or go to our website ahomethatheals.com and share through our contact page. If you are willing to let us share your story, let us know. How awesome if we kicked off this next year sharing some big wins from our friends!

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The Chaos of Christmas can get the best of us. We look all around and wonder what it’s all for and if we’ve completely lost the “reason for the season” or if all our children are learning is how to want more and what a sugar crash feels like. But on today’s episode we take a look at how everywhere we look, we can point our children to hope this season.

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On today's podcast we recognize that Christmas doesn't always feel happy and the emotions we experience can be complicated, yet there is still joy and hope to be found in this season. "Jesus doesn't give you what you need, Jesus IS what you need. Your heart was created by Him, for Him. You can fight and claw to gain the world, but without Jesus, you will never be completely satisfied.If there is a growing discontent deep inside your heart - a hunger that hasn't been completely satisfied by the people, pleasures, parties, material things, or accomplishments - today is the day to open your heart to the idea that it is Jesus that you were made for. But you have to walk away from the "less", and ask Him to become your "more". Jesus is enough for you, and He is here." Louie Giglio, Waiting Here For You.

How do we rest in the truth that God made us for this role, when we feel so inadequate? Are you the mama struggling with anger? The mama who has her own trauma to heal from while placing so much pressure on herself to be something more for her kids? Or maybe the mama who finds relationships complicated, life unraveling or constantly feeling like a failure? We know all too well how difficult it can be to find confidence in who God created us to be when we are so aware of our shortcomings, but God's grace says more and we are exploring all these hard questions in 2023, so that the voice loudest in our lives is that of our maker.

Dee and Brie have an honest and open conversation with Kathy Collard Miller, a popular Christian author, about anger. You'll hear her story of being an abusive mom who couldn't control her anger. Kathy hated her life and wondered if she’d ever experience God’s power, love and forgiveness over the emotions that controlled her. Kathy's story will encourage you that God can replace anger with patience, rebuild broken relationships with children, and restore a marriage nearly destroyed by frustration and resentment. Join us as we have a very real conversation with Kathy about how there's hope and healing even in the darkest situations.

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In this episode, Dee and Brie chat with author and speaker Kathy Collard Miller about her latest book, "Never Ever Be The Same: A New You Starts Today". Kathy shares her own journey of overcoming the pain and hurt of the past and learning to forgive others, and offers practical tips and strategies for you to do the same. Whether you're struggling with past traumas or trying to move forward from a difficult situation, this episode is full of inspiration and wisdom for finding freedom and healing through forgiveness.

Guest Bio: Kathy Collard Miller is a popular speaker and the author of more than 50 books, including "Never Ever Be The Same: Transforming Your Life Through the Power of Forgiveness". She has a passion for helping people find hope and healing in their lives, and her writing and speaking ministry reflects that passion. Kathy and her husband, Larry, have been married for over 50 years and have two grown children and six grandchildren.
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Today on a Home That Heals we share how a recent scare with our horses reminded us of the heartbeat of creating a home that heals. This podcast is not going to be full of gimicks and tricks. Ultimately, our desire is to encourage you that God has made you for this role, for such a time as this and He will equip you as you seek Him for wisdom and strength during these parenting years. And even when we fail if we have valued and invested in relationship with those we love then we can pray without ceasing that God's love will cover the miltitude of sins and failures that we are sure to produce.

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On this epsiode of A Home That Heals, Dee and Brie sit down with Sean Hancock to explore how to bring laughter, joy, and important life lessons into your home through the art of improv. Sean Hancock is a performer, award-winning actor, the creator of a very popular comedy company based in Boise, Idaho, Recycled Minds. And he’s a wonderful teacher. In fact, his coaching is sought after by corporations, executive teams and yes, regular people like us who know he’s got something special to share. You should know he is a follower of Jesus, married to Colleen, and they are quite a team at Recycled Minds and also in another big project, raising their two kiddos.

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How can we use the principles of improv specifically with our teenagers? As we learned from Sean Hancock today, there are many ways we can use these principles to specifically help mold and guide our teenagers in this culture that they have to navigate to become who God has created them to be. Sean gives us great tips to build confidence and a sense of belonging for the teenagers in our lives.

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We’ve heard from many of you who are considering adoption, currently in the process of adopting or have been blessed through adoption - all wanting to know how to create a home that heals for children either already in your loving care or who may be in the future.
*If adoption isn’t currently part of your story we encourage you to stay tuned because we pray this podcast can be used to encourage and equip everyone. At the end of the day these simple and profound ways that God brings healing to adoptive families will also bring healing to everyone. In this episode, we are going to give you two of our practical tips that were extremely helpful for our family!


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Episode 109: Parenting Children Through Fear And Trauma - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/7a968656/a-home-that-heals-109-parenting-children-through-fear-and-trauma

Episode 125: Movements That Heal - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/7a3977b7/episode-125-movements-that-heal

Episode 137: Walk Away And Take A Deep Breath - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/79b341c3/episode-137-walk-away-and-take-a-deep-breath

Episode 143: My Child's Identity Isn't An Acronym - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/787854dd/episode-143-my-childs-identity-isnt-in-an-acronym

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We took to heart the insight we gained from our time with comedian, Sean Hancock. He challenged us to think outside the box when relating to our kids. Using his knowledge of the principles of improv, he shared tangible ways we can create connection rather than building up walls. Today, on a Home That Heals we share how our implimentation of the "Yes, And" improv principle is working and how we've tailored it to our family and our kids.

Episodes mentioned:
Episode 204: The Art of Improv For A Joy-Filled Home - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/79149484/episode-204-the-art-of-improv-for-a-joy-filled-home

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Many moms find themselves in the role of main caretaker and disciplinarian. Compound that with seasons of grief and heartache that seem to make just smiling a struggle and we often are left with this longing to just get to be the fun-mom! Have you experienced this? Send us a message on facebook or instagram. We would love to hear how God has worked in your life to restore your fun and joy or perhaps we can encourage one another to keep our eyes of the good gifts all around us even in times of struggle.


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Have you ever howled with laughter? How about howled in pain? Find out what's in your howl with special guest, author Doug Gamble. Today on A Home That Heals with share a darling book about what armadillos and coyotes have in common and how this children's book can be a great way to teach life lessons with your kiddo's.

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Today on A Home That Heals we’re going to share some disturbing statistics and talk about the divine wisdom we need in light of them. This is a reality we realized we can’t afford to ignore. As a podcast about healing our homes we have to face some serious issues of our day head on, and how to prepare our kids for the culture they are growing up in.

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Dee and Brie continue the conversation about the two things we cannot afford to ignore. There is a looming threat that we as parents and caregivers need to be awakened to and prepared for. However, we are not alone in fending off these threats to the well being of our children. So listen and even grieve over the reality our children have to face, but do not grieve as one without hope. There is a weapon that we can take up daily that is stronger than anything that will be thrown at our families. Today, on A Home That Heals we pray you find encouragement and hope in the reminder that we have the most powerful weapon at our disposal every single day.

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Today, on A Home That Heals Dee Sarton and her daughter Brie explore an idea so simple, if it weren’t from God’s design, it would almost seem laughable. It’s a powerful way to launch a preemptive strike against the deadliest drug our country has ever seen..

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A Home That Heals exists to encourage, equip and share ideas. Some of those ideas will work and be grea and sometimes those ideas will fail. We aren’t going to be afraid to admit that we failed and failed miserably with an idea we brought you a few months back. That doesn't change the truth that God uses it all, even our failures, to teach and guide us through this life.

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Episode 146:Challeng Accepted For A Winter Mood Boost

Rest. What does that look like for parents in A Home That Heals? Is rest something we should feel guilty about when we are confident that God made us for this important role of raising our children? Dee and Brie get a chance to sit down and discuss this and more with general manager of KTSY, President of Barefoot Media, and leader of the KTSY family, Brian Yeager. We hope you'll take a moment to rest and be encouraged by this episode.

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No one knows the reality of the drug threat better than the friend you are about to hear from today. Judge Tom Kohl was a drug court judge in Oregon when his own daughter became an addict, and got caught up in the violence and darkness of a Russian drug gang. As you are about to hear, the judge’s worst fears became his family’s reality, yet despite that, he shares a story of hope.

Resources:
Episode 211
Losing Megan Book: https://amzn.to/3oBlaJZ
Judge Tom Kohl at Calvary Chapel Star - https://subspla.sh/dbppkjb
Paid In Full Ministry - https://www.paidinfulloregon.org/about-us/

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Romans 8:28
Matthew 14:16

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Welcome to A Home That Heals. We are passionate about encouraging parents that God has in fact uniquely made you for this role in parenthood and for your kids. Sometimes the daunting task of referring sibling battles can become exhausting, so we are asking the questions today, "Is it OK to just let them duke it out?"


Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay1KVzVXbjc

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How do we get rejuvenated, refreshed, recharged, when we can hardly find time to go to the bathroom? Whether you call it quiet time, me time, or survival mode … if you’re a mom, you probably know something about mommy burnout and the need to fix it! Today on A Home That Heals, we’ll talk about this very real experience many moms have and how we can fix it. Remember, you were made for this so creating A Home That Heals isn’t mission impossible. With God there’s gotta be a way!


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Bible Verse References:
Matthew 11:28
2 Corinthians 12:9
Isaiah 40: 29-31
Psalm 139:14
Ephesians 2:10

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Ever get the feeling that you just can’t seem to find the strength to get through each day and the demands that come your way?
Well, we know this - You were made for this, but you were not made to do it alone. We’re discovering that and more here on A Home That Heals. We’re so Glad you’re joining us.

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Ephesians 2:10
Romans 8

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Ever get the feeling that you are riding an out of control roller coaster and you just wish you could get back on track? We know that feeling all too well, but have seen some big wins in our home with three simple, God given basics that will encourage you today!


Dee is also gearing up for Grandma Camp 2023! We'd love to hear if you are to and what ideas you have in store for this year.

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Ever been overwhelmed? Ever find yourself saying, “I don’t have any idea where to start.” Or, “I’m at my breaking point.” Well, hold on! We know the feeling too! And we know where to find answers that really help. Despite how it feels, you were made for this and when you follow God’s plan and learn a little about how He designed your brain … there’s hope!


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Getting Things Done Book by David Allen - https://amzn.to/3qhipy7

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Psalm 61:1-4
Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 40:31
Philippians 4:4

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Today on A Home That Heals we pause to think about how embracing grateful living can help us do a 180 even when times get tough. How do we have an attitude of gratitude, and finding intentional ways to incorporate that attitude into our daily lives are just a few things we discuss on today's podcast.

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This week is Father's Day and we have some amazing men in our lives we want to acknowledge here on a Home That Heals, but we also need reminding sometimes when we are tempted to grumble and complain. Imagine a world where the laughter of children echoes in homes, where fathers are acknowledged for their tireless dedication and unconditional love. It's within our reach, and it begins with each of us choosing to appreciate and uplift those who have been entrusted with the noble task of fatherhood.

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Today on A Home That Heals we talk about a big win we recently experienced and how we can encourage and help parents when they are facing those challenging moments with their kids. We share a tool we keep in our toolbox to not only help our own kids, but those who are experience the dreaded “flipped lid”. Above all though, remember you were made for this and God gives us many simple and profound tools to help our families heal.

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We are getting flooded with questions about how we live this multigenerational lifestyle and why. Today we give a little more details about what brought us to this way of life, what we love about it and the challenges. If you have a questions about multigenerational living, send us a message!

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Join us as we delve into the intricacies of creating A Home That Heals where different generations not only coexist but thrive together. In this episode, we will uncover key tips and strategies that empower you to strike the perfect balance between generations, fostering understanding, communication, and cooperation. Whether you're a parent welcoming your aging parents into your household or a young adult moving back in with your family, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make your multigenerational living arrangement a resounding success.

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Multigenerational living is something many often think they would either love or hate. Today we want to talk about the effect our multigenerational lifestyle has had on the kids. We talk about the key to making this lifestyle a healthy and positive experience for your family. We also touch on some of the ways we help reinforce the values we want to instill in our children.

Resources:
Episode 223: You Live How Close?
Episode 224: Thriving Together

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Today on A Home That Heals, Dee and Brie discuss how respect, honor, and strong intergenerational relationships can promote emotional healing and resilience for our children. Remember, you were made for this role and you know your child and family best. When we seek wisdom from the God who created us and our children we can be confident that we are on the right path toward helping our children thrive.

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Episode 226: Seeking Realy Life Wisdom During Challenging Parenting Times

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Despite our best intentions sometimes we let our kids down. That’s not fun for anyone, but sometimes it’s just life. Today on A Home That Heals we grapple with the challenges of dissapointment, following through and simple ways God helps us learn valuable lessons through dissapointment.


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As Dee and Brie begin a discussion on the struggle of raising kids who appreciate all the good gifts God has given, they find out they both have an aversion that neither knew about. Join us today on A Home That Heals and join the conversation!

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In our final episode of this season, we want to encourage and remind you that you are not alone. We are humbled as we read the stories and messages from you, our dear friends. You are in our thoughts and our prayers and we hope this podcast brings you the encouragement and reminder that God is always near.

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